T2642 eMachine - does not turn on

oldnovii... all the wires are hooked up! When I push the power button, nothing happens (when I push and hold the power for 5 to 10 secs, nothing happens). If I press any key on the keyboard, nothing happens. I don't remember if the light on the monitor changes color or not, but it is currently lit green. It's hard to say if the pc is hibernating, however I suspect something is preventing power to the mb... because the fan on the mb does not run.

It's interesting, because the new ps does not change a thing verses the old ps. Does this mean the old ps is still good? I have not checked the voltages coming off the old ps... but I'm not sure it would tell me anything anyway if the load is not working? Is there a guide that tells me which connector / wire colors carry specific voltages? Do the connectors have to be plugged into their respective sockets to make the ps function? These are things I'm not sure about, but I can get a volt/ohm meter. Sorry about all the questions as they pop-up in my mind.

Is there anything else I provide to you about this problematic pc? oldnovii... all the wires are hooked up! When I push the power button, nothing happens (when I push and hold the power for 5 to 10 secs, nothing happens). If I press any key on the keyboard, nothing happens. I don't remember if the light on the monitor changes color or not, but it is currently lit green. It's hard to say if the pc is hibernating, however I suspect something is preventing power to the mb... because the fan on the mb does not run.
It's interesting, because the new ps does not change a thing verses the old ps. Does this mean the old ps is still good? I have not checked the voltages coming off the old ps... but I'm not sure it would tell me anything anyway if the load is not working? Is there a guide that tells me which connector / wire colors carry specific voltages? Do the connectors have to be plugged into their respective sockets to make the ps function? These are things I'm not sure about, but I can get a volt/ohm meter. Sorry about all the questions as they pop-up in my mind.
Is there anything else I provide to you about this problematic pc?

Wel-l-l-l-l oldnovii... it sounds like a great learning experience! Let's break her down. Will I need any special tools, besides a very large sludge hammer? ;-)

I'll be out of town tomorrow and Monday... visiting my father, then my granddaughter. However, I may have a couple of hours each morning... but I'm not in any rush. So whenever you want to get started simply send me the steps you want me to follow. Oh!, since tomorrow is Sunday, I'll say an extra pray... that the old girl will cooperate!

If I haven't said so, thanks for your help! Wel-l-l-l-l oldnovii... it sounds like a great learning experience! Let's break her down. Will I need any special tools, besides a very large sludge hammer? ;-)
I'll be out of town tomorrow and Monday... visiting my father, then my granddaughter. However, I may have a couple of hours each morning... but I'm not in any rush. So whenever you want to get started simply send me the steps you want me to follow. Oh!, since tomorrow is Sunday, I'll say an extra pray... that the old girl will cooperate!
If I haven't said so, thanks for your help!

Never been to "the windy city" oldnovii, other than passing through via airport. I have a good friend who used to live there for many years, as he's retired now from lucent technologies (actually I think lucent is retiring too!). How's the fishing in your area of the Great Lakes region? At any rate, the new ps's rated power output max is 400W, as the old one is 300W. I look forward to the "bit of wisdom" you are about to sprinkle upon me! Never been to "the windy city" oldnovii, other than passing through via airport. I have a good friend who used to live there for many years, as he's retired now from lucent technologies (actually I think lucent is retiring too!). How's the fishing in your area of the Great Lakes region? At any rate, the new ps's rated power output max is 400W, as the old one is 300W. I look forward to the "bit of wisdom" you are about to sprinkle upon me!

oldnovii... when I didn't hear from you for a while, I figured you got tied up with something else. At any rate, I haven't check my email in a couple of days. I'm going to tear down the pc this evening per your instructions, as it doesn't sound to tough. I'll let you know how it goes.



PS - yes, I am a BROWNS fan... how in the world did you become a steelers fan???? oldnovii... when I didn't hear from you for a while, I figured you got tied up with something else. At any rate, I haven't check my email in a couple of days. I'm going to tear down the pc this evening per your instructions, as it doesn't sound to tough. I'll let you know how it goes.

PS - yes, I am a BROWNS fan... how in the world did you become a steelers fan????

oldnovii,

I did as you instructed. The mb is now removed. The ps is still in the cabinet. (FYI - the cabinet only has one side that is removeable, as the other side is riveted to the cabinet)



PS - going fishing for walleye tomorrow... hope to have a fishin story to tell. oldnovii,
I did as you instructed. The mb is now removed. The ps is still in the cabinet. (FYI - the cabinet only has one side that is removeable, as the other side is riveted to the cabinet)

PS - going fishing for walleye tomorrow... hope to have a fishin story to tell.

Haven't heard from you in a while. Just wanted to make sure you was ok dude. Send me email at [email protected]



Jeff
Haven't heard from you in a while. Just wanted to make sure you was ok dude. Send me email at [email protected]

Jeff

Sorry - alot things goin' on over here. We'll have to keep in touch after all is said and done. Even though you're probably a Browns fan. S-T-E-E-L-E-R-S! Anyway - got that thing apart yet? Your a guy, should just figured it out. Looks intimidating doesn't it? After ya done a few it's nothing.

1) Unplug power cable from wall - then pc.

1a)Remove everything else plugged into back.

(Keybd, mouse,monitor,etc.)

2)Ground yourself by touching frame of pc.

3)Remove thumb screws from one back side.

4)Slide off side cover

5)Repeat steps 3 & 4 for other side.

6)Disconnect all power cables from drives, fans, etc,

If you need to take notes on where your cables go, do it.

Not the power cables unless you have a lighted cabinet

and they have to be in a particular order but I don't think

(wannab)eMachines does that.

7)Remove the drive cables.

8)Remove the drive cage.

9)If the cd/dvd drive is blocking the mb, remove that.

10)Remove any boards from the mb. (NIC card, video card, etc.)

11) Next, don't get ahead, remove the cables leading from the front panel to the mb. You might want to have good lighting or have a flashlight just so you can see where they're hooked

up to on the mb. The mb should be marked and so should the

cable. Look before you pull them off. Look at the mb where

they're connected. There should be about 5 or 6. Stuff like HDD, power, speaker, etc. Might want to twist tie them when you're done to keep them out of the way.

12) At this point, you got an empty cabinet with a ps and a mb.

Now, you can probably get the mb out with ps still in. There

will be anywhere from...oh..4 to 8 screws holding it in. Probably phillips head..Lay the cabinet down on a towel or something,

( I don't like to even scratch my work bench) , so the mb won't fall. Start removing screws. I leave the inside ones for last if there are any. There are probably little round or 6-sided (6 or 5 I don't know) metal things that the screws are screwed into. These are standoffs. There It's ok if these come unscrewed just remember where everything is and goes. These are so the mb won't ground it self against the other side or parts of the cabinet. Once you unscrew the last screw the mb will be lose. That's why we have it laying down. Now ,grab a hold of it and lift the cabinet, and you'll see on the side that's the back of the mb, round things that have to come through holes to get the mb out. It may be just attached by the screws. Either way, if you match up the holes and gently pull, the mb should come right out. You might have to lean it on an angle to get around the ps.

When you get this far, let me know how sucky my instructions were and tell that you got this far. Talk to you soon.

Good luck Mr. Phelps. Sorry - alot things goin' on over here. We'll have to keep in touch after all is said and done. Even though you're probably a Browns fan. S-T-E-E-L-E-R-S! Anyway - got that thing apart yet? Your a guy, should just figured it out. Looks intimidating doesn't it? After ya done a few it's nothing.
1) Unplug power cable from wall - then pc.
1a)Remove everything else plugged into back.
(Keybd, mouse,monitor,etc.)
2)Ground yourself by touching frame of pc.
3)Remove thumb screws from one back side.
4)Slide off side cover
5)Repeat steps 3 & 4 for other side.
6)Disconnect all power cables from drives, fans, etc,
If you need to take notes on where your cables go, do it.
Not the power cables unless you have a lighted cabinet
and they have to be in a particular order but I don't think
(wannab)eMachines does that.
7)Remove the drive cables.
8)Remove the drive cage.
9)If the cd/dvd drive is blocking the mb, remove that.
10)Remove any boards from the mb. (NIC card, video card, etc.)
11) Next, don't get ahead, remove the cables leading from the front panel to the mb. You might want to have good lighting or have a flashlight just so you can see where they're hooked
up to on the mb. The mb should be marked and so should the
cable. Look before you pull them off. Look at the mb where
they're connected. There should be about 5 or 6. Stuff like HDD, power, speaker, etc. Might want to twist tie them when you're done to keep them out of the way.
12) At this point, you got an empty cabinet with a ps and a mb.
Now, you can probably get the mb out with ps still in. There
will be anywhere from...oh..4 to 8 screws holding it in. Probably phillips head..Lay the cabinet down on a towel or something,
( I don't like to even scratch my work bench) , so the mb won't fall. Start removing screws. I leave the inside ones for last if there are any. There are probably little round or 6-sided (6 or 5 I don't know) metal things that the screws are screwed into. These are standoffs. There It's ok if these come unscrewed just remember where everything is and goes. These are so the mb won't ground it self against the other side or parts of the cabinet. Once you unscrew the last screw the mb will be lose. That's why we have it laying down. Now ,grab a hold of it and lift the cabinet, and you'll see on the side that's the back of the mb, round things that have to come through holes to get the mb out. It may be just attached by the screws. Either way, if you match up the holes and gently pull, the mb should come right out. You might have to lean it on an angle to get around the ps.
When you get this far, let me know how sucky my instructions were and tell that you got this far. Talk to you soon.
Good luck Mr. Phelps.

Sounds like a plan. You could just bring that one and any others you have to Chicago and we'll fix 'em all. You beat me to the line about the slrdge hammer! You'll just need the usual suspects - phillips, flathead, needle nose, good eyes, etc. I'll get a schematic of your case just in case... Boy, one little question and look what I'm in to... I kid...little bit. I'll send you some things to do. Oh, btw, what's the wattage on your ps? Sounds like a plan. You could just bring that one and any others you have to Chicago and we'll fix 'em all. You beat me to the line about the slrdge hammer! You'll just need the usual suspects - phillips, flathead, needle nose, good eyes, etc. I'll get a schematic of your case just in case... Boy, one little question and look what I'm in to... I kid...little bit. I'll send you some things to do. Oh, btw, what's the wattage on your ps?